Spice Up Your Decor with an Upside-Down Christmas Tree

Have you ever heard of or seen an upside-down Christmas tree? It’s a kind of a holiday twist where the tree appears to float bottom up. It definitely shocks any viewer and adds a sense of novelty and originality to the traditional Christmas decor.

The bulbs are to eye level, but still not at the reach of children and pets. Moreover, an upside-down Christmas tree frees up a lot of floor space.

Nevertheless, one cannot help but wonder – Why an upside-down Christmas tree?

Well, for one, it’s not about turning the entire winter holiday season on its head. Don’ worry about it. In fact, hanging an upside-down Christmas tree is a long-standing tradition, believe it or not.

The Upside-Down Christmas Tree Meaning

Hanging a Christrams tree upside down dates back to the Middle Ages. Legend has it that, somewhen in the 7th Century, a Benedictine monk used a triangular fir to preach the Holy Trinity to pagans in Germany.

This theological teaching tool turned into common practice over the years. In the 19th Century, people would hang trees from the rafters of their houses due to a lack of household space.

Fast-forward to our modern times. Retailers have been using invited trees for their in-store displays, for a long time now. First of all, they allow customers to take a better look at all the Christmas decorations. Secondly, they free up floor space to stock up additional holiday displays products.

The trend has caught on

As might be expected, it became a trend, especially with designers and decorations looking for fresh Christmas decor ideas. You can’t deny that an upside-down Christmas tree makes you say “wow” when you see it for the first tie.

Moreover, they’re not such a bad idea in a household with children and pets. Your cats or dogs can race around the floor all they want. They won’t be knocking the decorations off anymore.

How do you decorate an upside-down Christmas tree?

So, how about the logistics? I mean, a small upside-down hanging Christmas tree shouldn’t be a big deal. But how about a bigger one? How do you install such a tree?

Well, first of all, you need to loop a wire around the tree trunk or drill a hole in the trunk to run the wire thread through it. You can hang the Christmas tree like a chandelier, by suspending it from a hook in the ceiling.

If you don’t like either of these methods, you can mount it tip-down on the wall. There are also special stands for upside-down Christmas trees on the market. That’s probably the easiest method.

Nevertheless, how do you decorate it? I mean, decorating an upside-down Christmas tree? It sounds challenging, at the very least. You’re working against gravity.

So, make sure all the ornaments and lights are pretty lightweight and shatterproof. With an inverted Christmas tree, your decorations will be more visible; no more tucking ornaments all the way back in the branches.

If you’re in need of some inspiration, check out the best wall decor ideas for autumn/winter 2021.

Safety Issues

Well, given the fact that you have a tree hanging from the ceiling, you also need to consider some safety measures.

First of all, choose the location of your tree carefully. Take into consideration the structural integrity of your home, and the weight of the tree. You can go for a faux version that’s more lightweight.

Secondly, make sure it’s safe for the children or guests. Your little ones shouldn’t be able to pull or tug on it. Thirdly, and this is a no-brainer, ensure nothing fragile is underneath it.

With all these being said, we wish you a great winter season! Stay inspired, folks!